More than 60,000 NATs under way in Taipa with results expected first thing tomorrow after 26-year-old male tests positive for Covid-19.
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Emergency mass-testing follows discovery by authorities in Zhuhai of Taipa supermarket worker with Covid-19; elderly, disabled and young children included in drive.
Individual tested negative for virus in Macao more than 10 times before 4 August until they were tested in Zhuhai again this morning.
Even if they have been discharged, individuals cannot get into Zhuhai till September; new rules for Key Groups to start on Monday, including weekly NAT.
People who work away from home, and high-risk cleaners, food deliverers and bus and taxi drivers, excused of regular testing as Covid-19 threat subsides.
Almost 40,000 travellers arrived or departed yesterday, most headed for mainland China; health officials overwhelmed at airport; more testing likely in future, health chief says.
Appointment for vaccinations started today; over-60s, immunocompromised and those living in care homes in greatest danger.
Gongbei Barrier Gate closed for renovation and will re-open at 6 am tomorrow; all other borders back to normal.
System will also be cancelled at rehabilitation and detoxification facilities; visits still prohibited at present.